Vincennes Posted August 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2020 Is this a medal or challenge coin or what? From the loop at the top I am guessing it once had a ribbon. It commemorates the 50th. Anniversary of the 1st. Division in 1967. It is 1 3/8" in diameter and made of brass. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Crow 1986 Posted August 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 28, 2020 Just a guess to add to the discussion..key ring/chain fob? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincennes Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted September 2, 2020 I heard from Megan Wozniak, Collections Manager of the First Division Museum about this medal. Old Crow was correct. It was a keychain. Here is her information: "You’ve stumbled across a 1st Infantry Division 50th Anniversary commemorative pendant which was originally affixed by the “o” ring to a keychain. The design was created by Roger R. Green when he was assigned to the G-2 at 1st ID Headquarters & Headquarters Company. Its obverse design was originally placed on lighters that sold for $10. The keychain version was produced shortly thereafter, and given to 1ID soldiers for free. We have several of each in or collection." Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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